Experienced Engineer - Roads & Highways

About The Job

Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projectsWork alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environmentShape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

Looking to build your career while delivering critical transport infrastructure across Western Australia?

As an Experienced Engineer – Roads & Highways, you'll work on a broad range of roads, highways and transport projects, supporting the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure that connects communities across Perth and the wider WA region.

Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you'll contribute to technical design activities and project delivery while developing your project management capabilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Deliver high-quality analysis and design outcomes aligned with technical standards and client requirementsIndependently undertake key technical tasks across multiple projectsApply project management principles to support on-time, on-budget deliveryPrepare technical reports and proposals for small to medium projectsMonitor scope and project risks while effectively utilising business systemsBuild and maintain strong client relationships, both internally and externallyCollaborate effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering1-6 years of experience in roads and highways designSound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and specificationsStrong organisational and project coordination skillsAbility to interpret and communicate technical information effectivelyA proactive, client-focused approachExcellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesConfidence working independently while contributing positively to team successProficiency in relevant engineering software and business systemsAwareness of project management, WHS management and CRM principlesAn emerging capability in safety in design and risk identification

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – carl.thiedeke@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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